Savannah Police Seek to ID Suspect in Robbery of Elderly Victim

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May 10, 2019 at 1:12 PMMay 10, 2019 at 1:12 PM

The Savannah Police Robbery Unit detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in the robbery of an elderly male.

At around 10:25 p.m. on April 26, the victim was leaving a store on the 1600 block of W. Bay Street with money in his hand. As he walked away, a male suspect walks up behind him and snatches the money, before fleeing eastbound on W. Bay Street.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s standing approximately 6-feet-tall with a medium build. During the incident, he wore a black shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information on this case or the suspect’s identity is asked to call detectives at (912) 651-6694 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

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